Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Kidney or renal failure refers to the inability of the kidneys to remove waste products from the body, and maintain electrolyte balance. Kidney failure in dogs is generally classified into two categories, acute and chronic kidney failure. The acute kidney failure is the condition, where the kidneys suddenly become unable to eliminate wastes...

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Golden retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world and were first developed as hunting dogs or gun dogs to retrieve game that had been shot down. Golden retrievers are double coated and have a dense undercoat or inner coat which provides them with warmth. Their outer coat is sleek, shiny, and water repellent. Most golden...

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There are numerous miniature dog breeds which have proven to be of great convenience for people living mainly in apartments. These dog breeds require less space and therefore, live well even in smaller places. A mini pug is one such dog breed, which is ideal for an apartment lifestyle. Though miniature dogs are treated as toy dog breeds and...

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Friday, December 26, 2014

The joy of bringing a cute puppy is boundless. However, along with happiness, you are being assigned the responsibility of taking care of your cuddly companion. Puppies of all dog breeds are very inquisitive and many times, they end up ingesting things that they should not. And the ultimate result is digestive problems. Puppy diarrhea and vomiting...

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Dogs are probably the most loyal pets man could ever have and be it any shape or size or even any breed for that matter, dogs can be the most loving creatures to have as pets. Known as 'man's best friend', dogs can never ever let you down and the amount of love and affection they shower on us is something that cannot really be expressed through...

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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

There are several dog breeds that commonly suffer from cherry eye. Some of these dog breeds include beagles, bloodhound, Boston terrier, Lhasa Apso, Saint Bernard, Shar Pei, Bulldog, etc. Any dog irrespective of age or sex can develop cherry eye. What is Cherry Eye in Canines It refers to the condition where the dog suffers from a prolapse...

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Monday, December 22, 2014

Dalmatians are known for their loving personality and are respected for their loyalty and determination in work. These dogs were great for safeguarding the stock used to pull carriages, and even assure its master the complete safety of the carriage. The dalmatian dog is also known for its versatility, as it can perform different duties such...

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Cheap and Easy Ladies Halloween Costumes Lets Design Some Fun Ladies Halloween Costumes Following are some cheap and easy ladies Halloween costumes. Your neighborhood is having an All Hallows Eve party, and you need a spooktacular outfit. Your budget is stretched as far as possible, and you want to get the kids their dream outfit. So, you need to...

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Friday, December 19, 2014

Keystone Species - Vital To EcosystemsThe JaguarThe jaguar belongs to the Panthera genus. There are four species in the genus: the lion (Panthera leo) the tiger (Panthera tigris) the leopard (Panthera pardis) and the jaguar (Panthera onca). While 'panther' technically refers to all members of the genus, the term is usually reserved for the black panther,...

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Have you left your dog at home and come home to find your favorite pair of slippers chewed on? Well, separation anxiety in dogs is a common problem faced by dog owners and their canine friends. In medical parlance it is defined as, "the fear or dislike of isolation which often results in undesirable behavior. Separation anxiety is one of the...

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Much like humans, canines are afflicted with a vast number of diseases that span infections (viral, fungal and bacterial), skeletal and muscular disorders, cardiovascular and circulatory diseases, nervous system ailments, cancers, endocrine diseases, gastrointestinal diseases and urinary and reproductive system illnesses. In canines, viral...

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Dogs usually suffer from strokes only after they are over 8 years of age, unless there is something drastically wrong with the dog's health. Strokes never do come with a warning and often just happen without any prior signs. If your dog is twitching on the floor or has fallen unconscious, the probability of a stroke is very high. In this case...

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Essentials For Camping At Bonnaroo 2011Things You Need At Bonnaroo 2011The Bonnaroo 2011 lineup is not out yet, though more and more Bonnaroo 2011 rumors are circulating as we approach the lineup release date (that is as of yet unknown, but many believe to be February 14th). While at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, you camp for the entire weekend...

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Monday, December 15, 2014

A Simple Guide To Preventing Behavioral Problems At Home Are you experiencing increasing signs ofproblem dog behavior?If the answer is "yes", then maybe it's time to start taking steps to correct it. While it might involve the services of a canine behavior trainer(depending on how serious it has become to manage your dog), changing your pet's behaviordoesn't...

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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Mastitis in dogs is not observed commonly, however, if the dog is affected, then proper treatment should be given to the dog without any delay to prevent it from becoming severe. Female dogs who have given birth to a pup are more prone to mastitis. The symptoms of mastitis are similar to that of canine breast tumors. Hence, make sure that you...

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Thursday, December 11, 2014

A family dog not only is the family pet but becomes a member of your family before you even know it. It is very important to do thorough research about the best dogs to own. This is because each dog breed is different and all dogs have different temperaments. A pet dog becomes a lifetime commitment and therefore, it is very important that the...

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

How Do Animals Use Their Tongues?You might think a tongue is just a tongue but there are a vast number of differences in the tongues of living organisms. In the animal kingdom, tongues are designed for a variety of tasks and have some amazing adaptations. Even cat and dog tongues are different. This was going to be article of ten different tongue types...

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Monday, December 8, 2014

Dog lovers don't discriminate between big and small dogs. Dogs are dogs they say. That might be and I'm not arguing one tiny bit. But here's the deal, what about those who have limited space or want to get a small dog for their kids or the fact that administering care to a small dog is easier? That is why it becomes important to know what some...

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Thursday, December 4, 2014

Credit: Erik Veland via Wikimedia Commons Koala is the common name for the arboreal marsupial which resembles the appearance of a teddy bear with very quiet habits, similar to those of a sloth. It is a really beautiful and friendly animal. But are koalas endangered? Characteristics of koalasKoalas can have a body length of up to 76 cm. The body...

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